Dancing with the beast, 2019

Medium

Mixed Media


Dimensions

97.0 x 127.0 cm


Year Created

2019

About

A work on paper- Portrait of Russian Jewish dancer and impresario who actually had little talent as a dancer but a big vision. She literally learned at the feet of the master, Diaghilev dancing with his Ballets Russes before forming her own company.

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Born in 1964 in Manhattan, New York. Currently residing in Berkeley, California.

Education
1999 · School of visual arts

MFA

1997 · San Francisco Art Institute

Post Baccalaureate

Solo Exhibitions
Apr 10, 2001 - May 10, 2001

After Night and Fog

Group Exhibitions
Apr 10, 2001 - May 10, 2001

After Night and Fog

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Asking Price

$1,450.00 USD

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Irys Schenker

Nov 30, 2023